Movie
The Rainmakers
8.0/10
1951
0h 28m
fr
Documentary
Overview
Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirits' hut on the seventh day of the seventh month of the dry season. All of the inhabitants of the village go to the spirits' hut to celebrate the Yenendi, the festival of the rain. Preparation by the musicians: under the shelter, gourd drummers. The chief of the village, old Wadi Sorko, prepares his violin. Dance of the "spirit" horse (possession dance).
Director
Jean Rouch
Movie Information
Release Date
February 22, 1951
Runtime
0h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
1
